best snowboard jacket brands? - Snowboarding Forum

sheepstealer · 11-21-2012, 01:09 PM

I know next to nothing about the quality of the many, many snowboard jacket brands out there. Can someone enlighten? Last time I bought a jacket was...6 years ago? I've been riding in that jacket (a Special Blend) and a Burton my brother gave me for Xmas a couple years ago.

Should I stay away from certain brands more than others or can I not really go wrong?

Thanks,

sheep

tonyisnowhere · 11-21-2012, 02:50 PM

Hey I don't know much about brands but I got a great Columbia coat with an insert, warm, waterproof, built strong and have used it for two seasons so far. I got it a Kohls during a huge sale.

I take it back only use Columbia if you are riding man-made snow most of the season. I got stuck in a big storm on the mountain and ended up getting soaked. So they can handle a little bit but I think I might need to treat the jacket with a waterproof wash. I just bought this coat seen here http://www.rei.com/product/831933/or...-2011-closeout. I will let you know when I get to test it out.

Lamps · 11-21-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepstealer

I know next to nothing about the quality of the many, many snowboard jacket brands out there. Can someone enlighten? Last time I bought a jacket was...6 years ago? I've been riding in that jacket (a Special Blend) and a Burton my brother gave me for Xmas a couple years ago.

Should I stay away from certain brands more than others or can I not really go wrong?

Thanks,

sheep

shell or insulated?

hikeswithdogs · 11-21-2012, 02:58 PM

What kind of riding do you do and where?

poutanen · 11-21-2012, 04:08 PM

Unfortunately all you'll get here is 100 people telling you their favourite brand(s). I wish there was a torture test or something for snowboarding outerwear (like they used to do with jeans).

Personally I've got a Planet Earth jacket that's lasted me at least 10 years. I have probably 200 days on the slopes, and a lot of general winter jacket usage out of that jacket.

I bought a Westbeach jacket/pants combo a couple seasons ago and the stuff is very good, but it's also very expensive ($250 for each piece for a shell).

If you want heavy winter gear get fully seam sealed, 20,000k, etc etc etc. Everything else is subjective methinks.

Lamps · 11-21-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by poutanen

If you want heavy winter gear get fully seam sealed, 20,000k, etc etc etc. Everything else is subjective methinks.

No no no no no no no there is an absolute right answer to this question and it must be solved right here.

Let the battle of Gore-Tex versus all the others begin again

OldNo.7 · 11-21-2012, 04:34 PM

Homeschool outerwear is on WhiskeyMilitia right now. If you're on a budget and don't want to spend $500+ I doubt you'll find anything better.

poutanen · 11-21-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lamps

no no no no no no no there is an absolute right answer to this question and it must be solved right here.

Let the battle of gore-tex versus all the others begin again

well then burton/ak, westbeach, planet earth rock!!! All others suck sucky ass sucky shit pooh

OldDog · 11-21-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamps

No no no no no no no there is an absolute right answer to this question and it must be solved right here.

Let the battle of Gore-Tex versus all the others begin again

Where is Shred with the "go Arcteryx or go the fuck home!"?

poutanen · 11-21-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by poutanen

well then burton/ak, westbeach, planet earth rock!!! All others suck sucky ass sucky shit pooh

Well I wrote that all CAPS to make a funny and the forum had the last laugh.

11-21-2012, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheepstealer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 259	best snowboard jacket brands? I know next to nothing about the quality of the many, many snowboard jacket brands out there. Can someone enlighten? Last time I bought a jacket was...6 years ago? I've been riding in that jacket (a Special Blend) and a Burton my brother gave me for Xmas a couple years ago. Should I stay away from certain brands more than others or can I not really go wrong? Thanks, sheep

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tonyisnowhere Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 218	Hey I don't know much about brands but I got a great Columbia coat with an insert, warm, waterproof, built strong and have used it for two seasons so far. I got it a Kohls during a huge sale. I take it back only use Columbia if you are riding man-made snow most of the season. I got stuck in a big storm on the mountain and ended up getting soaked. So they can handle a little bit but I think I might need to treat the jacket with a waterproof wash. I just bought this coat seen here http://www.rei.com/product/831933/or...-2011-closeout. I will let you know when I get to test it out. Last edited by tonyisnowhere; 03-22-2013 at 03:22 AM.

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11-21-2012, 04:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
poutanen Resident Creep-o-saurus Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,485	Unfortunately all you'll get here is 100 people telling you their favourite brand(s). I wish there was a torture test or something for snowboarding outerwear (like they used to do with jeans). Personally I've got a Planet Earth jacket that's lasted me at least 10 years. I have probably 200 days on the slopes, and a lot of general winter jacket usage out of that jacket. I bought a Westbeach jacket/pants combo a couple seasons ago and the stuff is very good, but it's also very expensive ($250 for each piece for a shell). If you want heavy winter gear get fully seam sealed, 20,000k, etc etc etc. Everything else is subjective methinks.

11-21-2012, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
OldNo.7 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 45	Homeschool outerwear is on WhiskeyMilitia right now. If you're on a budget and don't want to spend $500+ I doubt you'll find anything better.